Growth Exchange

THE FUTURE OF FUNDRAISING EVENTS

OVERVIEW

Who is KC Crew?


How did we end up
in fundraising
events?


What we’ve learned


How we can help

Who is KC Crew?

15,000

Active league players

5,000

Active event participants

25-34

75% of demographic
 
 

Where it started...

Pickleball tournament fundraiser Raised $300,000 on a Thursday night

HOW DID THEY DO IT?

Everything was a sponsorship
-Teams
-Courts
-Tournament
-Presenting


Amazing perks
-VIP meet n’ greet
-Food & drink covered for sponsors

WHAT WE LEARNED

Galas and golf tournaments are dying

Even if organizations are still putting them on, attendance numbers are low. Generational
shift towards active, healthy lifestyle.

EVERYONE is looking for new, unique & exciting opportunities

Time to think outside the box. Low barrier toentry is preferred.

Outsourcing events is difficult

This includes not only attendees, but alsosponsors

Benefits of an events team

Frees up your time Allows you to enjoy the event Ensures the event will run smooth

SO WHAT NOW?

Choose your exciting event & date

Whether itʼs a cornhole tournament, pickleball tournament, field day, etc. Attracts a younger demographic who are future volunteers & board members

Give yourself time to sell sponsorships

With an events team handling the logistics, all your time can be spent fundraising

Customize your sponsorship opportunities

The more creative/unique sponsorships you can offer, the more attractive it is to sponsors

QUESTIONS?

  • With the labor shortage, are you all having a tough time
    finding time to fundraise?
  • What questions do you have for me?

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